Protective Grease on Tools

[DeeBee]

I have recently purchased a pillar drill and some parts are covered in a kind of protective grease. Could anyone tell me the best way to remove this? I assume I need some kind of solvent.

Regards,

DB

 

[Philly]

DB
I use WD40 and lots of tissues!
Hope this helps
Philly

 

[Boz62]

Welcome DB,

I also use WD40 and old rags, but have been known to resort to petrol for stubborn bits Don't forget to coat the exposed bits with a protective something if the drill will live out in a shed where rust is prevalent. I've had good results with Liberon Lubricating Wax. Just a thin smear is needed and it lasts ages.

Good luck

Boz

 

[matt]

Welcome DB,

I also use WD40 and old rags, but have been known to resort to petrol for stubborn bits Don't forget to coat the exposed bits with a protective something if the drill will live out in a shed where rust is prevalent. I've had good results with Liberon Lubricating Wax. Just a thin smear is needed and it lasts ages.

Good luck

Boz

I use the same wax. My only criticism is that it's a pain to get out of the tin. It needs to be in either an open tin or squeezy botthle.

 

[DeeBee]

Thanks all

 

[marcus]

White spirit works too....

 

[Jamesc]

Don't laugh I clean up lots of machines (mostly metalworking) and find that Cilit Bang works a treat. Use it neat with one of the non stick scouring sponges.

Regards

James

 

[Loz_S]

If it's covered in a petroleum based grease or oil then the best solvent to use is paraffin. It will dissolve almost anything and doesn't leave any residue as it evaporates quite quickly. Just remember to re-lube any sliding/bearing parts and apply an anti rust to plain steel surfaces. WD40 is basically kerosene and has similar properties but is a damned expensive way of cleaning if you need a litre of solvent. Contrary to popular belief WD40 is not a very good lubricant either.

 

[TheTiddles]

DB
I use WD40 and lots of tissues!
Hope this helps
Philly

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